2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · FY57 FPA
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 186,498 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FY57 FPA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 186,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY57 FPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (FY57 FPA) between September 2010 and January 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (31 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
FY57 FPA Mileage History
- 04/09/201075,093 mi
- 23/08/201180,622 mi+5,529 mi
- 30/07/201286,600 mi+5,978 mi
- 04/11/201397,828 mi+11,228 mi
- 06/11/201397,836 mi+8 mi
- 24/10/2014107,164 mi+9,328 mi
- 04/11/2015116,919 mi+9,755 mi
- 24/10/2016125,072 mi+8,153 mi
- 25/10/2016125,072 mi
- 31/10/2017133,339 mi+8,267 mi
- 31/10/2018142,067 mi+8,728 mi
- 31/10/2018142,067 mi
- 25/10/2019151,695 mi+9,628 mi
- 01/11/2019161,861 mi+10,166 mi
- 19/04/2021166,226 mi+4,365 mi
- 22/04/2021166,227 mi+1 mi
- 17/06/2023174,033 mi+7,806 mi
- 17/06/2023174,039 mi+6 mi
- 30/09/2024182,187 mi+8,148 mi
- 30/09/2024182,187 mi
- 07/01/2026186,493 mi+4,306 mi
- 08/01/2026186,498 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,259 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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